Allied Health
18 courses · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
AH 3 The Person in the Life Cycle
- Units
- 3
- C-ID
- PSY 180
Interaction of social, emotional, intellectual, and physical attributes related to the growth and development of people across the life span. Content covers from cradle to the grave (birth until death). (C-ID: PSY 180).
AH 11 Nutrition
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- Chemistry 30A
- C-ID
- NUTR 110
This course is an introductory nutrition course designed to introduce the general education and/or health interested student to the principles of nutrition which can be used professionally and/or personally. Nutrition will explore the science of nutrition, provide nutrient recommendations, explore the functions of digestion & metabolism, and discuss the impact that nutrition has on the human body; both anatomically and physiologically. This course will discuss macronutrients, water, vitamins, minerals, healthy body weight, performance nutrition, and specific nutritional needs throughout a person's lifetime. The student will analyze their personal diet record by utilization of a computerized nutrition program. AH 11 will address the impact of nutrition for chronic disease, food safety principles, and food poverty in the United States and our world. (C-ID NUTR 110). ADVISORY: Chemistry 30A.
AH 16 Intravenous Therapy/Blood Withdrawal
- Units
- 2
- Prerequisite
- Completion of AH 54 or equivalent with a grade of C or better or current active LVN licensure in California. $150.00 course materials fee payable at registration
Theoretical application and clinical techniques required for safe administration of IV therapy and withdrawal of blood for testing. (Approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing for certification in IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal. Approved for continuing education credit BRN #00892). PREREQUISITE: Completion of AH 54 or equivalent with a grade of C or better or current active LVN licensure in California. $150.00 course materials fee payable at registration.
AH 22 Field Work and Service
- Units
- 0.5-1
Supervised field work within the college and with local agencies. Students serve in useful group activities in leadership roles prescribed for them by faculty or community agencies. A maximum of six units may be completed. This is a pass/no pass course. REQUIRED: Learning contracts must be filled out and signed by the student and the supervising instructor.
AH 23 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-2
Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. REQUIRED: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean.
AH 30 First Aid and CPR
- Units
- 2
This course involves the theory and detailed demonstration of the first aid care of the injured. The student will learn to assess a victim's condition and incorporate proper treatment. Standard first aid, CPR, and AED certification(s) will be granted upon successful completion of requirements. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.
AH 32 Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Units
- 1
Course designed to teach students skills in adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Specifically designed for health professionals. Successful completion will result in certification by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. This is a pass/no pass course. May be repeated three times for credit. $12.00 course material fee. Additional $5.00 due upon completion for certification card.
AH 55 Interactive and Mental Health Nursing
- Units
- 10
- Prerequisite
- Admission to advanced standing / RN program and California IV Certification and successful completion of AH 51, 52, 53 and 54 or equivalent
The dynamics of leadership and management in nursing, including concepts of basic mental health. Progresses from basic mental health knowledge and skills to the refinements involved in psychiatric nursing practice as it relates to all age groups. Incorporates nursing concepts and nursing experiences relative to human sexuality, child abuse and cultural and ethnic diversity. $100 course material fee, payable at registration. PREREQUISITE: Admission to advanced standing / RN program and California IV Certification and successful completion of AH 51, 52, 53 and 54 or equivalent.
AH 56 Compensatory Nursing Practice
- Units
- 10
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of AH 55 and an active valid, unrestricted California LVN
Concepts and principles of the nursing process applied to preventative, remedial, supportive, rehabilitative, and teaching aspects in meeting the health needs of the patient requiring compensatory nursing interventions. Incorporates nursing concepts and experiences with all age groups, including senior adults. $100 course material fee, payable at registration. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of AH 55 and an active valid, unrestricted California LVN.
AH 71 Licensed Vocational Nursing - 1
- Units
- 12.5
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance to the Gavilan LVN program, separate application required
Course is designed to provide a basic introduction to patient care within the role of the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Emphasizes nursing fundamentals including principles and skills necessary for safe, effective care. Content includes introduction to health care and nursing, effective communication, client rights and needs, ethics, legal and cultural considerations, asepsis, personal care & hygiene, safety, pain & comfort, medication administration and wound care. Prerequisites: Acceptance to the Gavilan LVN program, separate application required.
AH 72 Licensed Vocational Nursing - 2
- Units
- 12.5
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance to the Gavilan LVN program, separate application required. AH 71 Licensed Vocational Nursing 1
2nd semester of the three semester LVN program. Curriculum includes medical surgical nursing. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Gavilan LVN program, separate application required. AH 71 Licensed Vocational Nursing 1.
AH 73 Licensed Vocational Nursing - 3
- Units
- 12.5
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance to the Gavilan LVN program, separate application required. Completion of AH 71 and AH 72
Third and final semester in the Licensed Vocational Nursing program. Course includes pediatrics, obstetrics and medical surgical nursing. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to the Gavilan LVN program, separate application required. Completion of AH 71 and AH 72.
AH 190 Occupational Work Experience/Allied Health
- Units
- 1-4
Occupational work experience for students who have a job related to their major. A training plan is developed cooperatively between the employer, college and student. (P/NP grading) 75 hours per semester paid work = 1 unit. 60 hours non-paid (volunteer) work per semester = 1 unit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5 Section 55253. Minimum 2.00 GPA. REQUIRED: Declared vocational major.
AH 270 Basic Clinical Medical Assisting
- Units
- 6
- Prerequisite
- Eligible for English 250, English 260 and Mathematics 430
Course provides a basic introduction to clinical medical assisting. Emphasizes principles, understanding of skills necessary to perform basic clinical medical assisting procedures safely and effectively. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for English 250, English 260 and Mathematics 430.
AH 271 Advanced Clinical Medical Assisting
- Units
- 6
- Prerequisite
- AH 270 with a grade of C or better or equivalent. Equivalency determined by written and performance exams
Course provides instruction and clinical experience in advanced concepts of clinical medical assisting including specialty procedures and treatments. PREREQUISITE: AH 270 with a grade of C or better or equivalent. Equivalency determined by written and performance exams.
AH 280 Fundamentals of Nursing--Convalescent
- Units
- 8.5
- Prerequisite
- Clearance from the Department of Health Services (Form 283B), fingerprint card, health clearance, TB clearance, negative drug test and immunizations required prior to clinical placement. Uniform, shoes, watch, and stethoscope required. Clinical at designated nursing facility assigned depending on facility contract approval
A course to provide a basic introduction to patient care in the convalescent setting. Emphasizes principles, understanding and skills necessary to perform basic nursing procedures safely and effectively. Includes introduction to health care, planning, safety, infection control, personal care, basic procedures, rehabilitation, nutrition and clients' rights and needs. At the completion of this course students will qualify for state certification as a nursing assistant. PREREQUISITE: Clearance from the Department of Health Services (Form 283B), fingerprint card, health clearance, TB clearance, negative drug test and immunizations required prior to clinical placement. Uniform, shoes, watch, and stethoscope required. Clinical at designated nursing facility assigned depending on facility contract approval.
AH 282 Home Health Care
- Units
- 2
- Prerequisite
- Active California C.N.A. certification or successful completion with a minimum score of 75% or equivalent in AH 180. Also, eligible for English 250 and English 260. Clearance from the California Department of Health Services (Form HS283B), fingerprint clearance, negative drug screen, required immunizations, negative TB screen, and health clearance required to clinical placement
This two (2) week, eight (8) day course is designed to prepare students to provide basic health care in the home environment. This course includes interpretation of medical/social needs, personal care services, cleaning tasks, nutrition, and the scope of limitations of a home health aide. All students who achieve a grade of "C" or better will be eligible for a Home Health Aide Certificate from the State of California Department of Public Health. PREREQUISITE: Active California C.N.A. certification or successful completion with a minimum score of 75% or equivalent in AH 180. Also, eligible for English 250 and English 260. Clearance from the California Department of Health Services (Form HS283B), fingerprint clearance, negative drug screen, required immunizations, negative TB screen, and health clearance required to clinical placement.
AH 284 Certified Medical Assisting - Clinical
- Units
- 5
This course provides the clinical portion of the curriculum that includes a basic introduction to administrative and clinical medical assisting practices. It emphasizes the principles and understanding of skills necessary to perform basic administrative and clinical medical assisting practices safely and effectively including specialty procedures and treatments. It includes American Heart Association CPR certification, and proficiency in injection and blood withdrawal/venipuncture technique. This course, along with AH 283, the theory portion of the Certified Medical Assisting (taken concurrently), will provide sufficient training to enable a student to work in both the front and back office. Upon successful completion of AH 283 and AH 284, the student will be eligible to take the California Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) exam.